Is your facial skin dry or sensitive in some areas, while other parts, such as the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) are often oily and shiny ? Don't panic, you probably have combination skin , a common problem.
To regain a healthy, radiant complexion, it's important to understand the specific needs of this skin type and adopt a tailored skincare routine . Blue Skincare offers valuable advice on how to recognize and optimally treat combination skin with targeted skincare.
Understanding Combination Skin
Combination skin, a combination of different areas with different characteristics, is recognizable by the presence of dry and oily areas on the same face. The T-zone is particularly prone to excess sebum, which makes it oily and shiny. Blemishes can also occur . On the other hand, the U-zone , i.e. the eye area, cheeks, and jawline, can be drier or dehydrated .
Hormonal factors, stress, diet, genetics, and even the use of unsuitable cosmetic products are all factors that influence the quality of the skin. To treat this problem, the challenge is to balance the skin by regulating sebum production, while nourishing dry areas .
Steps to Treat Combination Skin
After the theory, it's time for practice: Blue Skincare offers you a 5-step routine adapted to combination skin .
Gently cleanse
Gentle yet effective cleansing is the fundamental first step in any skincare routine, and this is especially true for combination skin .
To purify your skin without disrupting its natural balance, choose a gentle cleanser. Use a makeup remover enriched with moisturizing ingredients and a gentle micellar water formulated for combination to oily skin to rid the skin of impurities and eliminate excess sebum without damaging dry areas.
Moisturize daily
Moisturizing is essential, even for oily areas! Did you know that oily skin can also suffer from dehydration , which increases sebum production? For this area, choose a light, non-comedogenic moisturizer that regulates sebum production without clogging pores.
If certain areas of your face require more hydration, you can apply a richer treatment locally .
Good to know: Moisturizing creams based on hyaluronic acid or plant extracts such as aloe vera , which attract water and moisturize without being greasy, are particularly suitable for combination skin.
Exfoliate and purify
Exfoliating once or twice a week is ideal for removing dead skin cells and promoting cell renewal . You will purify your combination skin and limit the appearance of blackheads and pimples, especially in the T-zone .
Tip: Apply a chemical exfoliant with salicylic acid or fruit acids (AHAs) to your T-zone, then a gentler scrub to dry areas.
Use specific masks
Have you heard of multi-masking ? This technique, which is particularly effective for combination skin, involves applying different masks in a targeted manner, tailored to the needs of each area. You'll treat imperfections without neglecting essential hydration!
A purifying clay-based mask can be used on the T-zone to regulate sebum production, limit the appearance of spots and shine, while a hydrating or nourishing mask, based on aloe vera or hyaluronic acid, will be more suitable for dry or sensitive areas.
Protect your skin from the sun
Did you know? Using daily sunscreen is crucial for preventing skin damage and maintaining healthy, balanced skin. Not only can UV rays aggravate combination skin problems, but they can also cause blemishes and accelerate skin aging.
Make sure to choose a non-comedogenic sunscreen with a light, mattifying texture to protect your face without clogging pores or making the skin greasy.
Mistakes to avoid when treating combination skin
Use aggressive products
When it comes to treating oily areas, you might be tempted to resort to harsh cleansers or skincare products, hoping to get rid of that shiny, greasy film on your face. But be careful: products containing alcohol or strong fragrances can dry out skin and stimulate sebum production in oily areas. Not only are they counterproductive, they can also irritate sensitive areas and create imbalances .
Neglecting hydration
Many people with combination skin mistakenly believe that their oily skin doesn't need moisturizing. However, moisturizing is essential , even for oily skin, as it helps maintain skin balance. Using a light moisturizing fluid during the day and a non-greasy cream at night is crucial for preventing dehydration and regulating sebum production .
Apply the same product all over the face
Combination skin is defined by oily areas and dry areas: it is therefore important to address these different needs and treat each area specifically , otherwise it risks creating imbalances. For example, using too rich a cream on the T-zone could cause spots, while using too light a cream on the cheeks could worsen dryness.
Our Blue Skincare products treating combination skin
To help you regain healthy skin, Blue Skincare offers a range of products based on mother-of-pearl and ingredients of natural origin that are suitable for all skin types.
To treat your combination skin , trust our routine designed to regulate sebum production while nourishing and hydrating dry areas!
Our hydration duo is ideal for morning and evening. The moisturizer smooths fine lines, protects the skin and brightens the complexion, then the New Skin serum , rich in hyaluronic acids and niacinamide, accelerates cell renewal and provides long-lasting hydration. On the driest areas of your face, apply the mother-of-pearl cream . Its ancestral formula nourishes, protects, reduces roughness, scales and redness.
In the evening, double cleansing is your best friend! Gently remove your makeup with the Metamorphose balm : its texture, rich in vegetable oil, effectively removes makeup and impurities, while strengthening the protective barrier. For effective double cleansing, finish the routine with micellar milk water : its light texture respects the skin's microbiota and pH . Result : the skin is cleansed and detoxified, soft, fresh and luminous.
Because taking care of yourself also starts from the inside out, discover the skin-perfecting food supplement . Rich in hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, zinc and pre- & probiotics, it helps reduce imperfections while providing a feeling of well-being , day after day.
